Blue Cat Greeting Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture Anklet Mexican artisans Javier and Efren

Mexican artisans Javier and Efren celebrate their long history of creating beautiful drinkware together

The cheery geometric pattern on midnight blue will remind you of hot chocolate

The symbol of infinity shines resplendent in a handcrafted sterling silver necklace from Mexico

two round cabochons of blue green magnesite are featured in this pair of dangle earrings from Bali

handcrafted of reclaimed pumaquiro wood to display its beautiful grain

Blue Cat Greeting Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture Anklet Mexican artisans Javier and EfrenWearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is individually created work of